Montana Power of Attorney PDF
Montana at a glance: Governing Law: Mont. Code § 72-31-201 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Montana
Montana has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the Montana Code Annotated. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate health care directive is required for medical decisions in Montana.
Montana Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Montana Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Mont. Code § 72-31-201 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care directive required |
Montana Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Montana's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate health care directive is needed for medical decisions.
Montana Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Montana legal resources or your state legislature's official website.